We expect the cramps, bloating, mood swings, breast tenderness and breakouts associated with our monthly period. But for many women, especially during perimenopause, period diarrhea is also a problem.

In fact, crappy symptoms like , bloating, gas, diarrhea, and constipation can be pretty common during that time of the month, says , an ob-gyn at the . Nearly three-quarters of menstruating women say ...

Confession: When I’m on my period, I don’t just get regular cramps. Sometimes, it feels like my butthole is repetitively making a fist. The feeling doesn’t usually last long, but when it happens, it’s ...

We asked experts to discuss why people become gassy during their cycle, whether or not it's normal, and how to deal with period farts. Periods come with all kinds of interesting side effects. Most ...

Do you ever feel like crap when your period starts, or perhaps in the week or so before your period? Social media has dubbed this the “period flu,” and places like TikTok are full of tips about why it ...

Somehow, PMS symptoms always take us by surprise, despite them cropping up every month like clockwork. And sure, maybe we should remember to clock nausea, bloating, and mood swings as early signs that ...

You may have excess gas before your period due to hormonal changes. Try changing your diet, like avoiding sweeteners ending in "-ol," to ease gas symptoms. Hormonal changes may also cause other ...